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First Home Facts

If you’re in the process of shopping for your first home, you’re probably feeling a bit overwhelmed. Don’t worry, that’s normal. Buying a new home is a big step, and it can be pretty complicated. Renting is simpler than home ownership, but home ownership gives you stability and equity. So, you need to get the information that will help make home shopping easier. A good real estate agent is a good place to start. I’ve been through the home buying and selling process a few times now, and I started this blog to share my information about how to find a home with the features you’re looking for, get the most for your money, and avoid getting stuck with a lemon. Check out the articles to learn how to make your first home buying experience great.

Securing Vulnerable Access Points: 3 Ways To Secure The Front Door

Posted on August 11, 2015

Home burglaries are not uncommon in the United States. In fact, approximately one house is burglarized every 15 seconds, and 33% of intruders enter the home through the front door. Securing the front door should be one of your primary concerns. If you're unsure whether your front door is safe enough, here are 3 ways you can further secure your entryways to make them a less vulnerable access point. Install a Deadbolt [Read More]

3 Common Mistakes To Look Out For When Renovating A Property

Posted on June 23, 2015

Within the real estate world, many developers are keen to get their foot on the ladder by purchasing an old home and renovating the property. However, too many developers make the same mistakes when planning renovations, so it's important to ensure you take steps to avoid these three common slip-ups: Purchasing the Wrong Property Buying a property with the intention to make it into your dream home, or to make you a significant profit, can be extremely exciting. [Read More]

4 Responsibilities That Are Yours As A Landlord

Posted on April 17, 2015

It is common knowledge that being a landlord is a lot of work. There are sinks to replace, bathrooms to repair, walls to paint, and hey, even in some cases, furniture to replace.  Although such duties vary from state to state, included in this article are four responsibilities that are generally associated with being a landlord.   Your Repair Responsibilities Among landlord responsibilities, repairing faulty facilities ranks among the most common. [Read More]

New To Lawn Care? Learn How To Dethatch Your Lawn

Posted on April 17, 2015

If you're a new homeowner, you might not know everything you need to about your lawn; specifically when it comes to thatch and how to get rid of it. Each year during the spring and fall, your lawn should be dethatched so that weeds, dead grass and leaves don't come between your grass and the soil it loves so much. However, if you've never done this before, you might wonder how to go about it, so this guide is here to help: [Read More]